Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Hank Conger (elbow) was placed on the 7-day disabled list at Triple-A Salt Lake due to right elbow injury. "Just a light sprain in the elbow," Conger said via text message. "I'll be good. Should be back in a couple of weeks. Nothing serious." Cs Robinzon Diaz and John Hester will split time behind the plate for the Bees while Conger is on the shelf.

The Texas Rangers signed 1B Jose Julio Ruiz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to The Sports Network. The Rangers also signed two other players, P Ty Taubenheim and C Robinzon Diaz, to minor league contracts without spring invites. No financial terms were disclosed.